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Korean Air First To Operate Boeing’s 747-8 & 777 Freighters

Posted On Tuesday, February 14, 2012 By Adrian. Under Airline

14 February 2012, Korea – Korean Air received the airline’s first 747-8 and 777 Freighters on 6 February 2012 making it the first airline in the world to operate both the 747-8 and 777 Freighters.

“We are very proud to become the first airline in the world to have the combined strengths of these two freighters in its fleet,” said Yang Ho Cho, chairman of Korean Air.

“Our cargo fleet is being improved by these fuel-saving planes. They can help reduce carbon emissions by 17 percent and this supports our goal to be a responsible citizen of the world.”

The Airline is also the first Boeing customer to order both variations of the new 747-8 airplane and is also a key supplier partner on this new airplane program.

The 747-8 Freighter

Range of 4,390 nautical miles (8,130 km)
Maximum structural payload capacity of 154 tons (140 tonnes)
Additional 4,221 cubic feet (120 m3)
16% more revenue cargo volume than the 747-400 Freighter

The twin-engine Boeing 777 Freighter

Most fuel-efficient airplane with leading economic and environmental performance in its category
Cargo capacity of 103 metric tons (113 tons)
A range of 9,038 kilometers (4,880 nautical miles)

The 747-8 Freighter will fly the airline’s transpacific route, with stops in Osaka and Narita, Japan, Los Angeles and San Francisco while the 777 Freighter will allow the airline to open into new markets in Europe, including Vienna, Frankfurt and London.